It is undeniable that since ancient times, due to the unreasonable allocation of political, economic and cultural resources between urban and rural areas, there are obvious differences in the material and cultural life of urban and rural residents.
In that era of "class struggle as the key link", the difference between urban and rural areas was particularly prominent. At that time, agricultural production was often disturbed and destroyed. A member of a production team often earns only 20 cents or even a few cents a day, and the basic ration for a month is only more than 20 kilograms of grain (grain). Most people in the village are short of clothes and food. Compared with the villagers, the people in the city were much better then. Generally, there are workers in cities, and their annual income is many times higher than that of farmers. Food stamps are issued once a month, and generally you can buy about 30 kilograms of food (rice) every month. People in the village eat food, while people in the city eat rice. People who eat food are quite different from those who eat rice. I remember one year, a city man came back from our village. He went to the supply and marketing cooperative and bought a preserved egg with a hat top. While eating preserved eggs, he said: "This preserved egg is eaten by the city people, and the villagers can't afford it!" The same is true of this person. At that time, it was difficult for some villagers to buy a preserved egg after a day's work
At that time, the villagers envied the city people and liked to learn from them in their clothes. However, because the family is poor and the rural materials are scarce, it is often difficult to learn and even make jokes. It is popular for city people to wear nylon pants, which makes the villagers feel good. I also want to follow suit, but I have no money to buy nylon cloth. Even if I have money, I can't buy it in China. The villagers took local materials, dyed Japanese urea nylon bags, made them into trousers, and floated around, but after several launches, the "slag" of Japanese urea bags was exposed.
At that time, the villagers tried their best to turn themselves into city people. There is a young man in our village who, in order to turn himself into a city dweller, uses his skills to "do a sideline job" in a city unit with low wages (it was not called a part-time job at that time). However, after more than ten years of hard work, his identity is still a village person. There is a beautiful educated young girl in the village. A matchmaker introduced her to a disabled person ten years older than her in the city. At first, she disagreed. Later, after being persuaded by her family, she thought she would become a city dweller, but she agreed.
Since the reform and opening up, earth-shaking changes have taken place in the countryside, and some farmers have gradually embarked on the road of getting rich by hard work and wisdom. Do not worry about food and clothing, and continue to improve the living environment. Such as: repairing village roads, building "main ponds", improving water and toilets, etc. The villagers no longer yearn for city life so much, and they no longer envy city people so much. A large number of young farmers, in the local government's work of "transferring surplus labor, farmers become non-farmers", walked out of the gate and went to the "outside world". Some of them live and work in peace and contentment in the city, enjoying the modern civilization of the city and the city people. Among the picturesque high-rise apartments, there are beautiful houses for rural people; On the busy street with green trees and flowers, there is a "BMW" driven by a countryman. In the sea of strange clothes and colorful people, there are traces of country people rushing. Some young migrant workers not only brought back development funds and modern civilization, but also brought girls back to their hometown from the city. It's hard to tell which one is from the village and which one is from the city now. In rural areas, especially on holidays, it is also difficult to distinguish between people in the city and those in the village.
On the other hand, although the gap between urban and rural areas is narrowing and the material life and mental outlook of rural people are changing, the gap between urban and rural areas still exists. Rural people always enjoy the fruits of development and modern civilization slower than urban people. Now people in the village wear suits and ties, and people in the city wear homespun casual clothes; Rural people perm and dye their hair, and urban people face-lifting and face-lifting; People in the village eat fish, chickens and ducks, while people in the city lose weight and become vegetarian; Rural people save money to buy a house in the city, and urban people save money to build villas in the country; People in the village put electrical appliances at home, and people in the city hide antique treasures; Villagers use passbooks to deposit money, while city people buy funds through stock trading; People in the village use motorcycles instead of walking, while people in the city use private cars on the road; People in the village have electric lights and telephones, while people in the city have changed their mobile phones and computers several times. Village people watch TV, brag or put their children to bed at night, while city people go to dance halls, tennis bars or mahjong at night; Villagers accompany children in the city, and people in the city ask famous teachers for guidance; Villagers follow the fashion and go to town to buy unknown goods for their wives and children. City people reminisce about their hometown and go to the countryside to kiss nature. People in the village visit relatives and friends on holidays, while people in the city travel during the "Golden Week".
Because of the different environment and behavior habits, the spirit, temperament and personality of villagers and city dwellers are also different. The villagers attach great importance to the nostalgia, and the neighbors are harmonious and courteous. Urban civil air defense is serious, and neighbors "hear about each other and die of old age"; Rural people speak loudly, boldly and openly, while urban people speak politely and euphemistically; Country people are assault horns, which will blow loudly as long as you use them. The urbanite is a rusty machine, and it is difficult to start after using it. The villagers love to be stingy and frugal, and they are reluctant to spend their money when it is squeezed into water. City people talk about ostentation and extravagance, good consumption, and spend a lot of money.
Country people and city people have their own strengths, weaknesses, joys and worries.
Villagers, city dwellers and grandparents are all country people; Living in the city, living in the countryside, rooted in the countryside. Country people and city people belong to the same family, so it is impossible to distinguish them. Village people and city people hope to unite as one, twist into a rope, draw a grand blueprint together and build a beautiful family together.